Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chemistry Neighborhood of Waltham, MA from $1,100 (62 Rentals)

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property at 184 Ash St

184 Ash St

WalthamMA02453

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141 Brown St

WalthamMA02453
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80 Robbins St

WalthamMA02453
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177 Robbins St
2 Bedroom Apartments

177 Robbins St

177-181 Robbins StWaltham, MA 02453
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266-274 River St
2 Bedroom Apartments

266-274 River St

266-274 River StWaltham, MA 02453
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83 Brown St
3 Bedroom Apartments

83 Brown St

83 Brown StWaltham, MA 02453
property at 230 Walnut St

230 Walnut St

NewtonMA02460
property at 50 Waltham St

50 Waltham St

WatertownMA02472
property at 175 Adams St

175 Adams St

NewtonMA02458
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Chemistry, Waltham, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chemistry Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short TermFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,150
ReNew WalthamFayetteStudio,1BA$1,869

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chemistry, MA

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chemistry area is the $0.30 price per square foot 49 Francis St Model at 49 Francis St, Unit 1 in the in the North Waltham neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Chemistry apartment is the 111 Highland Ave Model at 111 Highland Ave, Unit 1 starting at $3,200 with a $0.32 price per square foot in the Rock Meadow neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chemistry apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
49 Francis St, Unit 149 Francis St3BR,1BA$0.30
111 Highland Ave, Unit 1111 Highland Ave2BR,1BA$0.32
113 Highland Ave, Unit 2113 Highland Ave2BR,1BA$0.32
283 Lowell Ave, Unit 1283 Lowell Ave2BR,1BA$0.27
23 Jasset St, Unit 123 Jasset St2BR,1BA$0.25
17 Ash St17 Ash St3BR,2BA$0.45
1383 Washington St, Unit 3T1383 Washington St3BR,1BA$0.36
122 Trapelo Rd, Unit #33122 Trapelo Rd1BR,1BA$0.22
1383 Washington St, Unit #31383 Washington St3BR,1BA$0.36
4 Charles Street Ave, Unit #14 Charles Street Ave1BR,1BA$0.23

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Chemistry, Waltham, MA

Ranked #16

Among neighborhoods in Waltham, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Best Local Schools in
Chemistry, Waltham, MA

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Chemistry, Waltham, MA

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Getting Around the Chemistry Neighborhood in Waltham, MA

Walk Score®

92 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

76 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

43 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chemistry Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Chemistry?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chemistry is under $1,869.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chemistry?

The cheapest apartment in Chemistry is ReNew Waltham which is listed at $2,200, while the average apartment in Chemistry costs $7,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chemistry?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 130 regular apartments in Chemistry that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Chemistry?

Cheap apartments in Chemistry have an average cost of $110 which is $7,390 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chemistry.

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